"If you are asking me about my memory of working with Salman, it was very bad," Aamir explained.

"He used to come late and would never remember his dialogues. After the film I was like, 'I can never work with him again'. I had thought 'Salaam dua karenge', I will be polite with him and all that but I will be never be friends with him. I didn't enjoy it."

The 47-year-old star admitted that he had been too critical of the actor, who he said has since matured, and they are now good friends.

"Over time, Salman has become more sensitive and responsible. I feel that many years ago, I, too, was very judgmental, but gradually I felt that perhaps I was being too hard-headed," Aamir added.

"Our friendship actually began when I was at my lowest. I think at that point, when I was going through my divorce with [first wife] Reena, I was very low. Strangely, that's when Salman and I connected.

"A lot of changes came about in both of us at that time. He has taught me to be more flexible, open and less judgmental. [I am] very fond of him. I think he works in his own style... that's very charming."